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Why the salt mines of Soledar, a 'network of underground cities', are prized by Russian mercenaries
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Posted on 01/14/2023 4:24:22 PM PST by FarCenter

In peaceful times, Soledar was known for its massive underground salt mine, whose tunnels go on for more than 200 kilometres, stretching underneath the town itself and across the surrounding region.

The largest such mine in Europe, it served not just as an economic producer but as a tourist attraction, with guided tours costing visitors a few hundred dollars.

Sightseers could take in displays of mining equipment and view sculptures carved from salt, as well as visit the bar, accommodation, shops and even an underground chapel.

There's also a sanatorium, which made use of the environment's year-round cool temperature and constant air pressure to help treat lung conditions.

The largest and most well-known cavern is called Chamber 41, which at 135 metres long, 17 metres wide and 24 metres high hosted classical concerts and soccer matches before crowds of hundreds.

Today, salt production at the mine has ceased, and the caverns sit empty as fighting rages above.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says no wall in Soledar has been left standing, and the surrounding land is covered in Russian corpses.

(Excerpt) Read more at abc.net.au ...


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To: Steven Tyler

That article does not in any way show any NATO troops in Ukraine.

You are lying if you say that there are NATO troops in Ukraine.

Ukraine is not a member of the alliance. If it was then by NATO rules, other countries would have to send troops. They aren’t and there are no NATO troops in Ukraine


21 posted on 01/17/2023 1:29:17 AM PST by Cronos (.)
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To: Cronos

Enjoy your Fantasy
Now, run along and go pester someone else


22 posted on 01/17/2023 4:34:39 AM PST by Steven Tyler
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To: Steven Tyler

Actually it is your fantasy thinking that NATO is fighting in Ukraine.

There are no NATO troops in Ukraine except in your fantasy.

Russia is getting defeated by Ukrainians


23 posted on 01/17/2023 5:12:47 AM PST by Cronos (.)
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To: Cronos

You are persistent, and crazy.
A bad combination
Please leave me alone, creep


24 posted on 01/20/2023 4:37:31 AM PST by Steven Tyler
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To: Cronos

Actually it is your fantasy thinking that NATO is NOT fighting in Ukraine.

There are NATO troops in Ukraine, but not in your fantasy.

NATO, and western Ukraine, is getting defeated by militia’s of East Ukraine


25 posted on 01/21/2023 5:39:08 AM PST by Steven Tyler
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To: Steven Tyler

You are persistent, and crazy.
A bad combination
Please leave me alone, creep


26 posted on 01/23/2023 12:23:10 AM PST by Cronos (.)
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To: Cronos

Cronos is persistent, and crazy.
A bad combination
Please leave me alone, Cronos


27 posted on 01/23/2023 5:16:35 AM PST by Steven Tyler
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